Who am I ?

A nature themed poem

I am within without, here there and everywhere,
Unseen by naked eye, just as pure thin air
Blow cold north wind that heralds winter snow,
Then beckon at spring lambs, to leap up high and go.
Bring forth the summer sun in most resplendent ray
When green leaf slowly fades, remind swallow to fly away.
Will on the mighty bird to fly free on the wing
Uplift the souls of weary folk, when little children sing
Inspire the spawning salmon not to relent the fight,
Against the raging current, with journey's end in sight.
Returning to that brook, where was its place of birth,
To procreate the seed, then die in happy mirth.
Darwin spoke of theory to figure a solution,
How life formed singularly, the precede of evolution.
But I've been here from time immemorial, before all life began
The plants, the creatures and the ape, he said turned into man
No doubt he was a scholar of much vaunted pedigree,
Though at life's end was heard to say, 'I believe in thee!"
I spur on the ailing chick to break the hard, encasing shell,
Awaken sleeping bear, with spring's sweet, enticing smell
Paint the colour in the flowers that captivate the bee
Aid the tiny acorn to grow into a massive tree.
Which in turn provides a haven and sanctuary,
to many wondrous creatures, that dwell within its canopy.
I encourage new born baby, to cry aloud with zest
As mother draws up lovingly, to nurture from her breast.
With bowler and the batsman, opposed in sporting rivalry
Who later sit together and enjoy each other's camaraderie
I march with gallant soldier, to answer his country's call
And serenely he shall walk with me, if in battle he should fall.
Many acclaim me as the Creator, or other names of merit,
Though people often refer to me, as Mother Nature's eternal Spirit !

Author's Note

A much older write from the past which I reckoned needed airbrushed and put back on display once more?

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tom,
Remind us who we are by what we love. Show us a flower petal or blue jay, stars and velvet darkness, The list is long of what inspires. you inspired me for sure. "uplift the souls of weary folk when little children sing." So pretty! Bless you for encouraging me. Kathy

[Tom]

Thank you Kathy for your welcome visit and compelling words!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tom,
You are so welcome. I really appreciate the simple and lovely in this life. Your poem really was very helpful and lovely.
Blessings in your life.
Kathy

[Tom]

And to you K.

[Cassie]

added in november 2016 and I have never come across it, wow
this is amazingly worded.

[Tom]

Thank you Cassie

[Sami Khalil]

Man! So much truth revealed here. You cover them all in a poetic language.
You are very astute.

[Arundass TP]

A lovely poem well written

[Miss Sharon]

I love this well written write Tom! (Will on the mighty bird to fly free on the wing Uplift the souls of weary folk, when little children sing) Just one of many beautiful excerpts from your write. ~Sharon

[Beccy]

The eternal spirit, nurturing this beautiful place we call home since the dawn of time itself and long before we were even a blink of the creator's eye.

I really like this, it encompasses so much; and tells me, that beyond doubt it all works rather to well to be simply a coincidence of evolution.

Beccy.

[Tom]

Yep, you got it Beccy, thrilled you could relate so appropriately, thank you my friend, hope you are doing fine?

[Fay Slimm]

So alive with linguistic delight these ways your verse shows of nature's diversity - thanks Tom for putting an inspiring oldie back on display again - - - an engaging read.

[Tom]

Thank you very much Fay!!

[BlackPrince]

I find this poem really amazing! It is beautiful! This is a masterpiece! From beginning to end it is packed with wonderful natural picturesque imagery.
The rhymes are wondrous!
I love how the final lines reveal to us the divine nature existent in all things.

Well done!!

[Tom]

Thank you very much my friend 🤗

[Great Aunt Astri]

Just re-read this poem. A wonderfully written poem about the Spirit of Life itself. Your appreciation and reverence shine through in this uplifting poem. Thank you.

[Tom]

Thank you Great Aunt Astri ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Great Aunt Astri]

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[Great Aunt Astri]

Tom, do you know why I don't give points or stars with my reviews? Well, that is because I don't know how to ... but have they stopped the point system now? However, I am afraid I never did see the point in giving points ... don't feel qualified to, actually.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very beautiful peom and it had a good flow too! I liked it very much!

[Tom]

Thank you very much!